Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Honington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
70 students
Honington Church of England Primary School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
145 students
| Measure | Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | Honington Church of England Primary School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1347 of 1,872 | #887 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11101 of 15,697 | #7294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 70 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 58.3% | 69% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barningham.suffolk.sch.uk | www.honingtonprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Honington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 35.7).
- •Honington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 70.
- •Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Honington Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Honington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Honington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 35.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Honington Church of England Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 70. Honington Church of England Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Honington Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1347th of 1,872 and Honington Church of England Primary School is 887th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).